Garland chrysanthemum

A strongly aromatic, edible, annual herb that are easy to grow. The daisy-like flowers grow en masse which forms a vigorous and lush bush. To have a constant supply of delicious and nutritious mini-sized greens at home, consider growing this interesting 'daisy'.

Planning

Difficulty

Easy

Flowering time

Summer

Fruiting time

Summer

Harvesting

They are ready for harvesting about 50 days from sowing. Harvest the entire plant or pinch the main stems. Allow seedheads to dry on plants, remove and collect seeds.

Propagation

Seed

Sowing time best during autumn with a spacing of 30 cm. Germination time takes between 10-18 days.

Special features

Attracts useful insects

Attracts insects like bees and butterflies.

Attractive flowers

The ray flowers are white and yellow to the base, single-petaled, and daisy like.

Geography

Origin

Mediterranean

Natural climate

Temperate and Mediterranean

Environment

Light

Full Sun

Soil moisture

Dry

Soil type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil PH preference

Neutral

Frost hardiness

Half-Hardy

Uses

Edible

Mainly the leaves, eaten raw or roughly chopped and added to soups or broths.